TAIWAN - Taiwan has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve 100% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for its public forests, covering nearly 1.6 million hectares—71.5% of the country’s total forest area. The Forestry and Nature...
EGYPT - Rolls-Royce has installed ten mtu gas gensets at the Egyptian Wood Technology Company’s (Wotech) production plant in northern Egypt. The facility, which has no access to the public grid, relies entirely on the 20-cylinder mtu gensets, providing a total output...
ITALY - Europe, the world’s second-largest furniture market with a consumption value of EUR 106 billion, remains a key player in global production and trade. However, according to a recent CSIL report, the sector faced significant challenges in 2024, with most...
USA - Matthias Bulla has officially taken on the role of President at Grass America, effective January 1, 2025, marking a key milestone as the company advances its growth and innovation strategy. Bulla succeeds Tom Kipp, who held the position for nearly 12 years, from...
TURKEY - Turkish furniture manufacturer Koleksiyon Mobilya A.Ş., one of the largest in the country, has chosen Välinge Innovation’s groundbreaking Threespine Click Furniture Technology to elevate their product line with innovative, easy-to-assemble furniture. “We are...
BELGIUM - The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) has entered a new era with the election of Ruben Desmet (Unilin) as president and Fabian Kölliker (Swiss Krono Group) as a new board member. This follows the departure of Max von Tippelskirch (Swiss Krono...
ARGENTINA - Fiplasto, recently acquired by a group of investors, has completed its first major acquisition by purchasing 81.83% of Cuyoplacas, a Mendoza-based manufacturer of "Platinum" branded furniture and melamine particleboards. This acquisition will enhance...
CHILE - Chile’s wooden furniture imports totaled USD 104.95 million from January to October 2024 (10M-2024), marking a 25.4% increase compared to same period of the previous year. Brazil remained the top supplier country with USD 35.74 million, up 14.8%, followed...
BRAZIL – Guararapes, one of the largest MDF manufacturers in the Americas, is closing 2024 with two major accolades in the Brazilian market: the POPAI Brasil 2024 Golden Trophy and the 2024 Retail Design Award, both recognizing excellence in retail design and...
VIETNAM - In January 2025, Hettich and FGV opened their first joint subsidiary, Hettich Vietnam. Following Hettich's acquisition of FGV in 2024, the two companies are offering tailored hardware solutions for Vietnam's growing furniture industry. Jana Schönfeld,...
NETHERLANDS - Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group—the largest Ikea retailer—has announced a EUR 1 billion commitment to companies enhancing global recycling infrastructure. The move supports the transition to a circular economy, a key focus of Ingka’s...
CHILE - Masisa has been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index 2024, a recognition that underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable management and social responsibility on a global scale. The company ranks 4th within...
